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Colorado State CapitolvsDenver Museum of Nature & Science
Both Colorado State Capitol and Denver Museum of Nature & Science are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Denver Museum of Nature & Science scores slightly better than Colorado State Capitol. Denver Museum of Nature & Science comes in at #3 in Denver with praise from 6 sources including Afar Magazine, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
Colorado State Capitol
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Where
Atlas Obscura
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
200 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80203
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Fodor's "Built in 1886, the capitol was constructed mostly of materials indigenous to Colorado, including marble, granite, and rose onyx." Full review
Lonely Planet "Sitting commandingly atop Capitol Hill, this stately neoclassical government building looks out across the grand Civic Center Park." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The imposing hilltop capitol (1886, Elijah Myers) is home to the General Assembly and offices of the governor and other officials." Full review
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Climb into the dome for a commanding view of the surrounding city.
Afar Magazine "Before you go through the West entrance of Colorado State Capitol Building for their free historical tours, the 15th step bears the inscription "One Mile Above Sea Level." Full review
Where "The west lobby of the capitol, built out of Colorado granite in 1886, has revolving exhibits." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now). " Full review
Travel + Leisure "The interior of the Colorado State Capitol, which houses the state Senate, House of Representatives, and governor's office, is temporarily closed, but visitors can still check out its exterior and gleaming gold dome"
Denver Travel Guide
February 25, 2021
Frommer's "Built to last 1,000 years, the capitol was constructed in 1886 of granite from a Colorado quarry." Full review
Denver Museum of Nature & Science Fodor's Michelin Guide Afar Magazine Where Atlas Obscura
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's Lonely Planet
2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
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Fodor's "Founded in 1900, the museum has amassed more than 775,000 objects, making it the largest natural history museum in the western United States." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This three-story museum has grown to become one of the largest in the US, with more than 500,000 specimens and artifacts." Full review
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A central room showcases Tom's Baby, at 135 ounces the largest gold nugget ever found in Colorado.
Afar Magazine "Make your tour of the museum even more interesting by searching out tiny gnomes hidden in some of the background dioramas." Full review
Where "Kid-friendly exhibitions explore six main areas of focus: anthropology, geology, paleontology, health science, zoology and space science." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A small horde of mythical creatures lurk almost imperceptibly within the museum's wildlife dioramas. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The sprawling and popular Denver Museum of Nature & Science is a grand temple meant to inspire awe in kids from two to 90." Full review
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But if you're looking to add more to your visit, don't miss the planetarium and the IMAX for educational, visually-stunning shows.
Frommer's "Dinosaur and fossil aficionados will love this top-notch natural history museum in City Park, and even the most casual fan of science will find something of interest here" Full review
Lonely Planet "The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is located on the eastern edge of City Park." Full review
